Style; materials; techniques; and values are the focus of this richly illustrated guide to pen drawing. In addition to proposing solutions for practical problems; the book offers advice on architectural and decorative drawing. More than 70 drawings by assorted artists range from tranquil churchyards and bustling city streets to striking posters. Many of the images are derived from The Century Magazine; Harpers Magazine; The Architectural Review; and other illustrated periodicals of the early twentieth century.Irish-American architect Charles D. Maginnis (1867ndash;1955); a co-founder of the firm Maginnis Walsh; was active in the design of ecclesiastical and campus buildings across the United States. He also served as President of the American Institute of Architects from 1937ndash;39. Maginnis practical guide to pen drawing features several of his own illustrations; created expressly for this instructive volume.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book for beginning/intermediate watercolorBy bassboyGreat book for beginning/intermediate watercolor. Can follow steps directly or add some things of your own as you go along. Recommend this book strongly to anyone who need some guidance getting started. Very useful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Janet Myersit is a cool beginning for teaching water colors0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good book for the beginnerBy Mike SmithVery good book for the beginner. If there is a fault with the book its that the author. or publisher. forgot to include adding the color yellow whenever a brown is being mixed. Other than that Im pleased with the book so far.
